Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Oklahoma to provide comprehensive legal services to clients, focusing on tribal governments and businesses. The role involves representing clients in various legal matters, ensuring confidentiality, and supporting the firm's commitment to client success.

Duties

• Provide counsel and legal services to clients while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in business development activities to build and maintain client relationships.
• Travel to meetings with prospective and current clients as needed.
• Apply legal knowledge to effectively counsel clients on business issues and regulatory matters.
• Communicate with opposing attorneys to expedite case resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare necessary legal documents for litigation.
• Appear at hearings and trials as required.
• Draft and review tribal codes, regulations, and agreements.
• Maintain continuous client interaction.
• Comply with court and state bar licensure obligations.
• Adhere to firm policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited university.
• Relevant state bar licensure.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of a personality assessment.
• Submission of a writing sample.

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Technical communication and interpersonal relations.
• Diplomacy and organization.
• Professionalism and project management.
• Presentation and time management.
• Computer literacy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

This majority-Indian owned national law firm represents tribal governments and tribal entities and has offices in Arizona, California, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C. Its practice areas include Economic Development, Gaming, Sovereignty, Tribal Education, Finance, Litigation, Government Relations, Tribal Energy, Tribal Housing, Human Resource Management, and Land Use Planning.